How do I get my motivation back?
I used to be an exercise machine, I used to exercise everyday for at least 30-45 minutes. Due to school and huge loads of homework, I unfortunately just forget to workout some days. Also, I’ve been giving into my junk food cravings. I find myself making excuses each day for not exercising, and I unfortunately give in sometimes.
How do I get my motivation back? It’s been a few weeks. I really want to start getting back to daily exercise and eating right again. Due to my busy schedule, sometimes I’ll just grab whatever, forgetting to eat my fruits and vegetables.
HELP!
Start slow, take walks everyday for about 30-40 minutes. maybe buy some Taebo videos to make it fun. Start eating right. Try to only eat unprocessed foods(fruits, vegetables, lean meat, eggs) You need to realize that we eat to live, and that we don’t live to eat. Food is fuel, not fun. Fat loss is a war. If you don’t get off your butt now it’s only going to get bigger, and before you know it you will have diabetes. Do you wanna look like you do now when you go to Senior prom a few years down the road? College? If you don’t get eating right and excersize into your habits now, how do you expect to do it when you have a much busier life? If you have specific questions send me a message. But please don’t bother if you’re not seriously ready to get into gear. I love helping people but it really makes me mad when they quit after I tell them how it is because they realize that it’s a long hard road.
Exercise motivation is a tricky thing. I’m a personal trainer… I live in a gym and I have to trick myself into exercising sometimes… You’ve got to focus on the rewards of good health and fitness not the process of doing it.
Which is better for you going to the gym and doing 20 minutes of light cardio and stretching or watching Desperate Housewives while eating a Deep Dish Pizza from Pizza Hut? Then remember that cute swimsuit in the window you want to wear next year. Motivation comes from within. It’s about accepting your time and other limitations but overcoming them by remembering you value your health and you like being the most alert person in class and the sexiest friend out of all your friends. Or beating your brother at arm wrestling every time. And you REALLY love the feeling you get after a 10 minute jog or 45 minute spinning class. Listen to your favorite music. Go to an aerobics class to mix things up. Something is better than nothing. NOW GO TO THE GYM AND GET OFF YOU BUTT!!!
Love, Your Cybertrainer.
Barry